UK PERMITTED PAID ENGAGEMENT

Are you a professional invited to the UK for a short-term paid assignment or engagement? The UK Permitted Paid Engagement (PPE) Visa allows certain professionals to carry out paid work in the UK for up to 1 month, without needing sponsorship or a full work visa.

We will help you connect with an experienced UK immigration solicitor who can advise on your eligibility and guide you through the application process to ensure your visit is successful.

Who Can Apply?

This visa is designed for experts and professionals in specific fields, including:

• Artists, entertainers, and musicians invited to perform
• Lecturers and academic professionals invited to give a paid lecture or examine students
• Sportspeople invited to join sporting events or activities
• Qualified lawyers invited to represent a client in a UK court
• Professionals invited to provide a short-term paid service based on their international reputation and expertise

Key Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the PPE Visa, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be based outside the UK and not living in the UK
• Have a formal invitation from a UK organisation or client
• Prove that the work engagement is pre-arranged and directly related to your area of expertise
• Show that you can support yourself financially during your stay
• Intend to leave the UK within 30 days
• Not take on any other paid or unpaid work while in the UK

Examples of Permitted Paid Engagements

• A professor invited to give a paid lecture at a UK university
• A singer or band invited to perform at a concert or event
• A sports coach hired for a short-term training session
• An international lawyer attending a court hearing on behalf of a client
• An expert consultant paid for a workshop or assessment by a UK company

What You Can and Cannot Do

You can:

• Enter the UK for a specific paid engagement
• Stay in the UK for up to 30 days
• Travel within the UK during your visit
• Bring documents and equipment needed for your engagement
  
  

You cannot:

• Extend your stay or switch to another visa
• Take on additional work or long-term employment
• Access public funds or benefits
• Bring dependants (they must apply separately)
• Study in the UK (other than short educational engagement directly related to your expertise)

Why Applications Are Refused

Common reasons include:

• Lack of clear proof of the paid engagement
• Poorly written or missing invitation letter
• Insufficient financial evidence
• Mismatch between applicant’s background and the proposed activity
• Intention to remain in the UK beyond the visa duration

We will connect you with a solicitor who understands how to avoid these issues by building a strong, well-documented application.

How We Help

Whether you’re an artist, academic, consultant, or legal professional, we ensure you get the right legal advice to make your UK engagement smooth and stress-free. We help by connecting you with a specialist UK immigration solicitor who can:

• Assess whether the PPE Visa is the correct route for your visit
• Help you gather the right supporting documents
• Review or draft your invitation letter
• Assist with application submission and follow-ups
• Handle any urgent or complex cases, including previous refusals